And yes, there are some smart Christians, just like there are some 'good' atheists. One example of such a group is the ASA. However, please notice this. The ASA was formed out of a need, and they have a niche business being in the 'academic Christian' arena because this arena is so undernourished in churches at large. The churches at large seem to nurture the so called "scandal of the evangelical mind."

I think it is both sad and pathetic when Christian experts, like ANE manuscript expert Kenton Sparks, even admits there is this academic ignorance within churches and even recommends ignorance as a policy, since the material is hard to grasp and if not dealt with correctly could lose souls. I have disgust with anyone who supports a policy of ignorance.